UNDP Jobs – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at United Nations Development Programme

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Organisation: United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to: Resident
Coordinator
About
UNDP:
The United Nations in
Uganda is already halfway in its implementation of its Development Assistance
Framework (UNDAF). In line with the call to Delivering as One and with the
principles of the Paris Declaration and the Accra Action Plan, the UNDAF
results are aligned with the objectives of the National Development Plan of
Uganda and aims to strengthen a more harmonized and coherent UN assistance in
the country. The United Nations in Uganda recently undertook a mid-term
review of the current UNDAF and management of the UN system, utilizing the principles
provided by the UN Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review, the Paris Declaration
and the Accra Agenda for Action and the UN Guidelines on One UN and Delivering
as One (DaO).
Job
Summary: The
M&E Specialist will assist the UNCT in the development and implementation
of a comprehensive mechanism for the monitoring and evaluation of the UN’s
Development Assistance Framework in Uganda. This would entail the development
and coordination of existing agency specific M&E capacities and resources,
and working closely with the UN’s Thematic Working Groups to support and
facilitate the M&E related aspects of the TWG’s work. The M&E
Specialist will also need to establish an external network with National
Counterparts including the Government, Civil Society, Academia and other
institutions that are involved with Development related M&E. The primary
purpose of this interaction is for learning and dissemination of information
and to mobilize resources for activities such as surveys etc
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Support the UNCT in the
development and implementation of an UNDAF M&E Framework and the
establishment of a corresponding M&E system. Contribute to the
end of cycle reviews of UNDAF 2012-2014 and the development of the new UNDAF
2015-2019/One Programme.
·        
Undertake
End of UNDAF 2010-2014 and UNDAF Action Plan Reviews;
·        
Development
of an overall M&E Framework which will form an integral part of the UNDAF
Document;
·        
Development
of technically sound and clearly defined SMART indicators for each UNDAF
Outcome;
·        
Development
of the UNDAF Results Matrix;
·        
Development
of evaluation tools and processes, innovative approaches in evaluation that
meet the requirements of the UN DaO principles;
·        
Compilation
of Periodic progress reviews of the UNDAF Results Matrix through the TWGs;
·        
Designing
and undertaking periodic evaluations of progress vis-a-vis the stated UNDAF
Outcomes and corresponding indicators.
2. Assist the Joint UN Team
(JUNT) on M&E and the Programme Management Team (PMT) in the monitoring,
management and implementation of UNDAF processes and in coordinating the
M&E of UN Joint Programmes.
·        
Serve
as UNRCO focal point/ secretariat in JUNT M&E and with the government’s
M&E TWG;
·        
Revitalize
work of JUNT M&E with clear TOR and membership;
·        
Keep
track of UNDAF M&E activities, studies, surveys and other M&E-related
products;
·        
Promotion
of evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and other global, regional
and national M&E principles;
·        
Provision
of feedback into policy/project/programme design, including comments on various
documents;
·        
Surveys
designed and undertaken for the collection of required data if not available
from existing sources;
·        
Advisory
assistance provided in the design and implementation of regular agency M&E
activities.
3. Accountability for the
management, enhancement and oversight of the UN in Uganda Data Bank and
responsibility for appropriate tools and activities for data collection,
integration and dissemination (DevInfo, EMIS etc).
·        
Manage
and enhance the current UN Uganda Data Bank (DevInfo, eMIS etc) towards an
effective One UN RBM M&E System;
·        
Technical
support to joint programmes for the implementation of the joint programme
electronic Management Information System (JP eMIS) in the Data Bank;
·        
Coordinate
and support reporting of UN agencies and joint programmes in the Data Bank.
4. Knowledge building and
knowledge sharing on monitoring and evaluation, including resource mobilization
·        
Contribute
to capacity development to enhance the enabling environment; orient and train
UN programme staff in understanding and applying results-oriented monitoring
& evaluation policies, tools & methods;
·        
Identification
and formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be
integrated into broader UN in Uganda knowledge management;
·        
Facilitate
UN joint programmes’ application of best practices & advocate UNDP
successful experiences in results-based monitoring & evaluation as well as
substantive areas of expertise through global knowledge networks;
·        
Collaboration
and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other
organizations on monitoring and evaluation issues;
·        
Participation
in evaluation community remaining abreast of latest development and
professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies;
·        
Support
resource mobilization efforts, especially for activities such as surveys etc.

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
·        
The
M&E Specialist should hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration,
Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or
related field.
·        
At
minimum of five years of post Master’s relevant experience at the national
and/or international level in monitoring and evaluation, including hands-on
experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and
establishing relationships among partners;
·        
Experience
in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling
of web based management systems.
Language
Requirements: Fluency in
English is essential.
Personal
Competencies:
Technical Competencies:
·        
Design
and management of evaluation processes, including with multiple stakeholders;
·        
Survey
design and implementation;
·        
Social
science research;
·        
Project/programme/policy
planning, monitoring and management;
·        
Understanding
of human rights-based approaches to programming;
·        
Understanding
of gender considerations;
·        
Understanding
of Results Based Management (RBM) principles;
·        
Logic
modeling/logical framework analysis;
·        
Real-time,
utilization-focused, joint, summative and formative evaluation;
·        
Quantitative
and qualitative data collection and analysis;
·        
Rapid
assessment procedures;
·        
Participatory
approaches.
Corporate Competencies:
·        
Demonstrates
integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
·        
Advocates
and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
·        
Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability.
·        
Treats
all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
·        
Shares
knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN Country Team;
·        
Encourages
UN staff to share knowledge;
·        
Develops
deep understanding in UNDAF, UN System reform and MDGs;
·        
Ability
to lead the implementation of UN programme activities, strengthening of
strategic partnerships for UNDAF implementation;
·        
Ability
to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main
constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different
constituencies;
·        
Focuses
on impact and result for the client;
·        
Leads
teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
·        
Establishes
priorities for self and other members of the RC office; schedules activities to
ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against
development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;
·        
In
providing advice to the RC, has the capacity to gather comprehensive
information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately
and identifies key issues required to resolve problems;
·        
Consistently
approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
·        
Demonstrates
excellent oral and written communication skills;
·        
Remains
calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
·        
Demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
·        
Responds
positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
How
to Apply:
If you believe you are one
of the ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), then visit the web link below for full job
details http://jobs.undp.org
NB: UNDP is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:  16th July, 2013
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